TN here- 1st 4WD

xrannie · 01-29-2009, 07:40 PM

hi everyone. santa fe,tn here.

have a lil toyota sr5 turbo and just bought my first 4WD- an 01 tacoma-(mechanics special- 3.4 w/rod knockin) in the process of swapping complete drivetrain - replacement was pulled from a 2000 model truck w/just 66k- (craigslist). i usually hang out in the car forums-
i'll be askin for help/advice, so thanks for havin me-
here's a few pics

the og yoda- 2wd 87 model sr5 turbo

'new' ride- 01 tacoma 4x4 v6
just got her- she needs some luv.(and a motor)
day one~

day 3~

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Beach Runner · 01-31-2009, 07:28 PM

Sounds like you've got a good project there. I'm new myself but welcome.

My 4Runner is my first Toyota and I am very impressed. My last 4x4 was a 2000 Nissan Frontier crew cab that was nice as well. I tried a Chevy Silverado HD2500 for a while but they do not make a good daily driver-the 8mpg was one problem but the rock hard ride was the biggest-unless the bed was full-then it rode great but went through gas even quicker.

Are you going to build up a serious off-roader or something a little more tame?

xrannie · 02-01-2009, 06:49 AM

hey there beachrunner- thanks for the welcome!

always liked the look of the newr nissans- never had a ride in one tho. my retired aunt just got an 07 chevy 4wd- took camper to KY with us last week-boy was she whinin 'bout gas use!

no plans for rock crawlin in this Toy (unless I get myself in a mess!)- i'm actually going to replace the tires on it now with some smaller- goin for better mileage & less weight- helps that smaller tires cost a lot less.
i'm sellin a gas sipper daily driver to fund the motor swap- this will be mama's grocery getter-on top of being our 4wd vacation ride. every fall we spend 2-3 weeks with our dirtbikes in Utah- the Henry Mountain/Caineville area- never had an fun in the vehicles, just the bikes- big hopes of doing some light ohv'n in that area come May, when we plan to try to take the big vacation this year......

i named her- like all my toys n cars- her name is Sally VI (the sixth)
got a lot accomplished friday night, postin details in my build thread to come.

~ it was nice here yesterday and we spent the day totin wood and clearin the trail for today's ride- closet 1wd four strokin fanatic-yes I do rock crawl the xr250r- haha- needless to say- fun has gotten in the way of dropping the motor in this weekend. whahhhhh

thanks for havin me and thanks to robert k for the quick response to my email on the bypass filter questions...

**waskillywabbit** · 02-01-2009, 07:01 AM

Welcome to Yotatech (as long as you don't play Rocky Top).

xrannie · 02-01-2009, 07:19 AM

guess i'll post a quick bio-
i'm not a mechanic- the ole man is, but @ 60- he looks at the computer like it'll give him a bad case of the bullheaded c... (some might know) so i post for two-haha
name is ann- i'm 41- i ride fourstroke honda dirtbikes, cook my little heart out, grow a nice garden and love to camp..

long walks on the beach?........ rather be side by side with my guy on our bikes ~roosting each other.....

xrannie · 02-01-2009, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Welcome to Yotatech (as long as you don't play Rocky Top).

my favorite song!!
ha!

no- jammin to alley gator right now=zztop ftw!

thanks for welcome!

Beach Runner · 02-01-2009, 05:15 PM

The Honda sounds like a lot of fun- my sis, bro-in-law and their 3 kids all ride MX.

I'm sure their are a lot of good choices but the Bridgestone Dueler HT's on my 4R are great on the hwy and are too pricey. I'm wishing they would wear quicker so I can justify putting some more meat on the wheels but I they got a great thread life-oh well I guess I'll have to sneak some tires on some other way!

How big is your garden? I've got a little spot in that back yard that I'm going to expand this year- so far I'm stacking the leaves on it and working them in a bit to build up the soil for this spring-the tomatoes went crazy last year but my cuc's, zucini and squash fizzled.

xrannie · 02-02-2009, 06:12 AM

shoot- i was over-run with zucs/squash! any melon really-had pumkins, watermelons, cucumbers and cantelope- corn does well
tomatos don't like the soil here and only grow good on the sunny side of the shop in buckets of bought soil. same thing with the peppers-
i guess the garden is about .5 acres with and quarter acre greens patch on the side.

spent all day yesterday in the woods on the xr's. still no runnin tacoma!

bored?-here's a couple short amature vids of my amature skills-haha
last year-with me leadin the warm up lap-i'm pretty slow in the woods!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19uTtf7u6wc

shots from my october vacation in utah (swingarm area ~ xr250r)
(goin up)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HljC1Kde2dc

(comin down)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nOpbwOr8qA

Beach Runner · 02-02-2009, 06:30 AM

Looks like fun! I'll bet that downhill looked like a wall from the bike.

nosfanatic2006 · 02-02-2009, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beach Runner

oh well I guess I'll have to sneak some tires on some other way!

Sneak out of the house at night, slash your own tires, then blame some punk kids

Welcome to the site xrannie! Its a fun place with lots of fun people and tons of info

xrannie · 02-05-2009, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beach Runner

Looks like fun! I'll bet that downhill looked like a wall from the bike.

oh yeah!!! gettin up the nerve to pull it took a while, and once i got to the top- didn't have any other choice but to come on down!!

____________________________________
nosfanatic2006> THANKS! yes sir, very cool site full of good folks that seem willing to dish out info and advice..

_____________________________________

great news! finished!! she's runnin great!!
WOOHOOWOOHOOWOOHOO!
i'm so happy i could pee my pants! hahaha

she's a little rough for an 01 model but no rust- i work @ a bodyshop- no excuse for me not to do all i can with what i got- off to dent repair and get her lookin like the fine lady she is!

got the same name as all my rides~SALLY V (5)
my 1st BIG toy!!

okie81 · 02-05-2009, 06:54 AM

Welcome to YT, always room for the Volunteer state!

That picture of your rig with the motor out on the ground sent chills down my back....I guess most of the people around here, including myself, get excited at such a sight.

xrannie · 02-05-2009, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okie81

Welcome to YT, always room for the Volunteer state!

That picture of your rig with the motor out on the ground sent chills down my back....I guess most of the people around here, including myself, get excited at such a sight.

thanks for the welcome!
~ prayin i never-ever have to take another shot like that!!!

gilby4runner · 02-05-2009, 07:37 AM

Welcome to YT! Santa Fe...home of papa Boudreaux's. Good to have another TN member.

xrannie · 02-05-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilby4runner

Welcome to YT! Santa Fe...home of papa Boudreaux's. Good to have another TN member.

HOWDY NEIGHBOR!!

we're about 4 miles from there now- i used to live right next to it when it was the Coffee Shop, worked my little heart out there for a couple years when i was solo & wild.
right down the road was the local bar- Shirleys. only place i know of you could ride your horse to, tie it and go have a cold one! hopefully, horse would still be there to haul u home!

ever been to honda hills?

thanks for the warm welcomes EVERYBODY!! i'm stoked!

zlathim · 02-05-2009, 10:24 AM

Welcome to YotaTech!

xrannie · 04-10-2009, 08:48 AM

thanks again. just got back from her first road trip of any significance.
nashville / chicago....
new wranglers (don't flame-got a super deal i couln't refuse) rides great!

taco's n rice.... xrannies' combo platter~YUMMMMY

01-31-2009, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beach Runner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 18	Sounds like you've got a good project there. I'm new myself but welcome. My 4Runner is my first Toyota and I am very impressed. My last 4x4 was a 2000 Nissan Frontier crew cab that was nice as well. I tried a Chevy Silverado HD2500 for a while but they do not make a good daily driver-the 8mpg was one problem but the rock hard ride was the biggest-unless the bed was full-then it rode great but went through gas even quicker. Are you going to build up a serious off-roader or something a little more tame? __________________ Matt 06 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD-named Henry by my daughter. (bone stock for now..but I want it to look like that one <-----)

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Beach Runner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 18	The Honda sounds like a lot of fun- my sis, bro-in-law and their 3 kids all ride MX. I'm sure their are a lot of good choices but the Bridgestone Dueler HT's on my 4R are great on the hwy and are too pricey. I'm wishing they would wear quicker so I can justify putting some more meat on the wheels but I they got a great thread life-oh well I guess I'll have to sneak some tires on some other way! How big is your garden? I've got a little spot in that back yard that I'm going to expand this year- so far I'm stacking the leaves on it and working them in a bit to build up the soil for this spring-the tomatoes went crazy last year but my cuc's, zucini and squash fizzled. __________________ Matt 06 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD-named Henry by my daughter. (bone stock for now..but I want it to look like that one <-----)

02-02-2009, 06:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Beach Runner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 18	Looks like fun! I'll bet that downhill looked like a wall from the bike. __________________ Matt 06 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD-named Henry by my daughter. (bone stock for now..but I want it to look like that one <-----)

02-05-2009, 06:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
okie81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nor, CAL Posts: 1,158	Welcome to YT, always room for the Volunteer state! That picture of your rig with the motor out on the ground sent chills down my back....I guess most of the people around here, including myself, get excited at such a sight. __________________ 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4-Dub TRD supercharger, Thorley Headers, URD 7th, Toytec Coilovers, OME 890's, baseball card in spokes

02-01-2009, 06:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
xrannie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: santa fe, tennessee USA Posts: 25	hey there beachrunner- thanks for the welcome! always liked the look of the newr nissans- never had a ride in one tho. my retired aunt just got an 07 chevy 4wd- took camper to KY with us last week-boy was she whinin 'bout gas use! no plans for rock crawlin in this Toy (unless I get myself in a mess!)- i'm actually going to replace the tires on it now with some smaller- goin for better mileage & less weight- helps that smaller tires cost a lot less. i'm sellin a gas sipper daily driver to fund the motor swap- this will be mama's grocery getter-on top of being our 4wd vacation ride. every fall we spend 2-3 weeks with our dirtbikes in Utah- the Henry Mountain/Caineville area- never had an fun in the vehicles, just the bikes- big hopes of doing some light ohv'n in that area come May, when we plan to try to take the big vacation this year...... i named her- like all my toys n cars- her name is Sally VI (the sixth) got a lot accomplished friday night, postin details in my build thread to come. ~ it was nice here yesterday and we spent the day totin wood and clearin the trail for today's ride- closet 1wd four strokin fanatic-yes I do rock crawl the xr250r- haha- needless to say- fun has gotten in the way of dropping the motor in this weekend. whahhhhh thanks for havin me and thanks to robert k for the quick response to my email on the bypass filter questions...

02-01-2009, 07:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
xrannie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: santa fe, tennessee USA Posts: 25	guess i'll post a quick bio- i'm not a mechanic- the ole man is, but @ 60- he looks at the computer like it'll give him a bad case of the bullheaded c... (some might know) so i post for two-haha name is ann- i'm 41- i ride fourstroke honda dirtbikes, cook my little heart out, grow a nice garden and love to camp.. long walks on the beach?........ rather be side by side with my guy on our bikes ~roosting each other.....

02-05-2009, 10:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
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04-10-2009, 08:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
xrannie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: santa fe, tennessee USA Posts: 25	thanks again. just got back from her first road trip of any significance. nashville / chicago.... new wranglers (don't flame-got a super deal i couln't refuse) rides great! taco's n rice.... xrannies' combo platter~YUMMMMY __________________ ............UP ON CRIPPLE CREEK

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